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Produce a simple garment

Produce a simple garment

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTCL1001
State Code
BAX64
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to assemble garment components using a domestic machine and operation techniques.The unit of competency applies to selecting fabrics, laying up pattern pieces, and cutting and assembling garments in a non-commercial environment.This unit of competency is designed for particular application in a highly supervised environment and is suitable for selection in vocational education and training (VET) in schools programs or where access to volume production and commercial machines and processes are not an option.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare to produce a simple garment
  • 2.1 Select pattern according to size and style required
  • 2.2 Select fabric to suit purpose and design of garment
  • 2.3 Determine sequencing of garment assembly operations according to pattern requirements
  • 2.4 Calculate fabric amount according to fabric width, pattern size and pattern requirements and document
  • 2.5 Prepare workstation, tools and equipment
3 Prepare components
  • 3.1 Lay out pattern pieces and pin or tack to make best use of fabric length and to match fabric pattern, nap and weave
  • 3.2 Cut fabric according to seam allowances and pattern markings
  • 3.3 Check cut pattern pieces against garment requirements and fabric characteristics, and make any required corrections
  • 3.4 Lay out garment components according to sequence of assembly operations
4 Assemble garment components
  • 4.1 Sew components according to workplace procedures, garment requirements and accepted quality standards
  • 4.2 Control machine speed and work handling for type of sewing operations, fabrics and garment complexity
  • 4.3 Check garment for correct fit and assembly quality
  • 4.4 Sew components according to workplace procedures, garment requirements and accepted quality standards
5 Complete work
  • 5.1 Complete any required hand sewing according to pattern requirements and accepted standards of sewing quality
  • 5.2 Inspect sewn garment, identify any faults and take appropriate action to ensure it meets quality standards and pattern requirements
  • 5.3 Press garment according to fabric requirements and garment construction details
  • 5.4 Record outcome
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7148 LMTCL1001B Produce a simple garment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ58 MSTAT2006 Assemble simple textile products Unit of competency